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Wild Kratts
- PBS Kids
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Zoologist brothers get animated in fun, kid-friendly series.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fun animated series introduces kids to a variety of wild animal species and teaches them about science concepts like animal behavior, habitats, and adaptation. Real-life zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt voice their animated counterparts, and the show is brimming with the brothers' trademark humor and sense of adventure, so there’s plenty to keep kids’ interest while they learn. Because the show’s focus is on wildlife and the content often refers to endangerment or threats to animal habitats, there’s good opportunity to follow up with kids via discussions about current environmental issues and conservation.
What's the story?
WILD KRATTS chronicles the adventures of animal enthusiasts Chris (voiced by Chris Kratt) and Martin (Martin Kratt), who travel the world in a sea turtle-shaped aircraft with their friends Aviva (Athena Karkanis), Koki (Heather Bambrick), and Jimmy Z (Jonathan Malen) to find and study a variety of elusive species like the Draco lizard and the platypus. In each episode, the guys uncover a threat to the animals’ survival and must use what they’ve learned about scientific concepts and the creatures’ unique adaptations to help them save the day.
Is it any good?
This show is the first animated venture for real-life brothers/zoologists Chris and Martin, who have entertained and educated kids in previous series like Zoboomafoo. Happily their humor and rapport translate well to their animated counterparts, making this adventure-filled series a fun choice for kids.
Parents will find plenty to like as well, as the Kratts capitalize on the opportunity to expose their captive audience to the wonders of wildlife, teaching viewers about diverse species and exposing them to scientific concepts like adaptation, hibernation, and extinction. Each episode also includes footage of the real-life Kratts interacting with the real-life animal subject in its natural habitat, so kids can better picture how what they’ve learned translates to the real natural world.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about wildlife. What did you learn about the animals featured in this show? What's unique about their behavior, habitat, or means of navigation? How do these traits help them survive? What animal would you like to see in person?
How do humans threaten the existence of wildlife? What animals are in particular danger? What are the effects of a species’ extinction on other animals in the vicinity? How does it affect the food chain and their survival?
What does "conservation" mean? Whose responsibility is it to protect animals’ natural habitats? What small steps can we take to make a difference?
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We love it
My kids can't have enough of this show and I love what they have learned about animals.
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Fantastic show!
My sons LOVE THIS SHOW. They learn facts about animals and quote the facts all week long. It's the first thing they want to get up to watch in the morning. Both boys love the animation adventure as well as the live segments where the Kratt brothers teach the kids about the animals
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Kid, 11 years old
January 3, 2011
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awesome adventures + stupid desicions = funny show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This show is a great adventure and a amusing show for everyone. The things they do are crazily stupid but worth it.Fun and cool facts make this show one of the bests.
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Glad to see the Kratts back. This show is different from the one they had years ago. We love it just as much if not more! It is very educational and very amusing.
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I love this show and so does my brother! This show is fun & educational!
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Great nature/animal show for science lovers!
This show is probably geared for young elementary school aged kids, but my preschool boys LOVE science, and since this show is about brothers, they really like this show. I highly recommend it for any kids interested in nature, science, animals, or adventure.
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A great family fun show
There are a few bad characters in some of the stories, but they are not too scary as more just bad non-animal lovers. The girls love this show and enjoy watching the antics of the Kratts brothers and they are learning things as well. I'm glad to see the return of these brothers in another fun educational animal show.
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We absolutely LOVE this show. My daughter (age 6) has watched and re-watched the first episodes this week and told me this morning "this is a great learning show." In addition to the fun Kratts brothers (the live interstitials are great), she likes the female character, Aviva.
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BEST show in the world
It is a great educational show good drawing good role models animal friendly!
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Good for 5-8 year olds
Both kids like it. Younger one used to love Zooboomafoo, but grew out of it. This seems like a good update of their message and the older kid is interested too.
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| Topics: | adventures, book characters, science and nature, wild animals |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | PBS Kids |
| Cast: | Athena Karkanis, Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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